NYC Real Estate Editor: Culture-Forward Coverage Lead

Vox Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Curbed, the real estate and urbanism desk of New York Magazine, seeks a temporary Real Estate Editor for a two-month contract. You will edit news and features on NYC real estate, assign stories, and guide freelancers while coordinating with Curbed editors and Vox Media teams.

The role emphasizes deep NYC real estate knowledge, a track record of ambitious publishing, and strong editorial leadership to drive coverage during a busy period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of editor experience focused on NYC real estate.
• Proven track record of publishing ambitious, smart stories.
• Experience managing staff writers and freelancers.
• Deep knowledge of NYC real estate and its major players.
• Excellent line editing and big-picture thinking.

Responsibilities

• Edit news stories and features about NYC real estate and development.
• Generate assignments for staff and freelancers based on news and tips.
• Oversee two staff writers and one weekly permalancer.
• Help execute special packages and projects.
• Coordinate with editors at Curbed and Vox Media on visuals and social promotion.

Skills

NYC real estate knowledge

Editing experience

Staff management

Freelancer coordination

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Curbed, the real estate and urbanism desk of New York Magazine, seeks a temporary Real Estate Editor for a two-month contract. You will edit news and features on NYC real estate, assign stories, and guide freelancers while coordinating with Curbed editors and Vox Media teams.

The role emphasizes deep NYC real estate knowledge, a track record of ambitious publishing, and strong editorial leadership to drive coverage during a busy period.